So life is, in measures, what you make of it. Sunday morning found me heading to Basel from Luzern. But, I suspect on some subconscious level, I was really looking for something beyond watches. I stopped in the early morning to take this -
And I hurried off to catch my train to Basel. And as I got off the train I was informed by several people that I should take the tram instead of walking. Now something you need to know about me - I LOVE trams! But, born in Ohio - I refuse to avoid walking when it is possible. But alas, I missed a few turns, got turned around, and all seemed lost. But then, I looked at my Ochs und Junior Tinta Tintin and thought what Herge's character would have done... kept his head - Tintin would not have been punked! He would have taken a moment, asked directions, and made his way.
And so I enjoyed a half hour actually wandering the streets of Basel, somewhat misplaced - not quite lost
I stopped at a gas station and got some directions. So I wandered - and I reveled! And I found some new friends. I had forgotten what it was that I loved about Switzerland. And I thank, really thank my poor sense of direction for reminding me of this. A wonderful place with surprises around every corner!
So I thank you Luzern, Basel - and in fact - thank you Switzerland for reminding you
about what makes you so special!
So after a day of meeting with the watchmaking elite, I was winding my way back to the train station and ran into this -
I had arrived early in the morning to see several bands of "pipers" and drummers lining up. I had no real idea what it was all in aid of. And when I was "released" from the halls at 5:00 - much more was clear to me. It was a festival! I sincerely hope that you watch fans can forgive me for the non-watch content. But I must say - merci and thank you! Thank you for reminding me of what is truly wonderful about your beautiful country, thank you for welcoming me.
Thank you
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Swans in Luzern |
And so I enjoyed a half hour actually wandering the streets of Basel, somewhat misplaced - not quite lost
I stopped at a gas station and got some directions. So I wandered - and I reveled! And I found some new friends. I had forgotten what it was that I loved about Switzerland. And I thank, really thank my poor sense of direction for reminding me of this. A wonderful place with surprises around every corner!
So I thank you Luzern, Basel - and in fact - thank you Switzerland for reminding you
about what makes you so special!
So after a day of meeting with the watchmaking elite, I was winding my way back to the train station and ran into this -
I had arrived early in the morning to see several bands of "pipers" and drummers lining up. I had no real idea what it was all in aid of. And when I was "released" from the halls at 5:00 - much more was clear to me. It was a festival! I sincerely hope that you watch fans can forgive me for the non-watch content. But I must say - merci and thank you! Thank you for reminding me of what is truly wonderful about your beautiful country, thank you for welcoming me.
Thank you
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